Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ahmad Shikhtholth, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Decatur, AL

  • NPI 1902987431
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2208 Danville RD Sw, Suite G
Decatur, AL 356014603
(256) 301-9994
fax (256) 301-5545
Mailing address
Po Box 5038
Decatur, AL 356010038

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 14, 2015
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LP2900X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #27458

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902987431. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,435
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$217,073
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,079 347 $115
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 557 302 $60
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 225 45 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 222 155 $82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 92 92 $153
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 59 47 $97
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 35 22 $121
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 35 22 $69
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 29 16 $62
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 26 21 $92

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Decatur Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician, average services per provider: 173. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,488
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 19 $1,474.97
Vertos Medical, INC. 1 $13.45

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$981
Food and Beverage
$507

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
12,679
Patients
2,201
Total drug cost
$401,463
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 3,766 550 $102,456
Gabapentin Generic 2,040 323 $36,727
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 1,280 190 $41,485
Pregabalin Generic 856 151 $16,844
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 807 195 $13,490
Celecoxib Generic 722 169 $15,750
Meloxicam Generic 600 144 $2,680
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 431 65 $4,562
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 399 68 $3,460
Buprenorphine Generic 395 69 $150,851

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ahmad Shikhtholth's medical specialty?
Dr. Ahmad Shikhtholth practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Decatur, AL.
Where does Dr. Ahmad Shikhtholth practice?
Dr. Ahmad Shikhtholth practices at 2208 Danville RD Sw, Decatur, AL 356014603. Office phone: 2563019994.
What is Dr. Ahmad Shikhtholth's NPI?
Dr. Ahmad Shikhtholth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902987431, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ahmad Shikhtholth accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ahmad Shikhtholth accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ahmad Shikhtholth commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (HCPCS 80307); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.